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OCTOBER 2024
The month starts with a Solar Eclipse on October 2. Life becomes more settled after that. Jupiter turns retrograde on October 9. He wants you to look back on all that you have said, thought, and written since he entered Gemini in the last week of May. He gives you another chance to firm up your relationship with your siblings and solve any issues or disputes with neighbors. Pluto goes into direct motion on October 11. This is always a high-impact day as he swings around to change directions. He shatters your illusions about the permanence of things. The rest of the month runs smoothly.
October 1 – Moon in Virgo. It’s a finish up and tidy up, make a lot of lists kind of day. Tomorrow’s eclipse puts a hold on starting anything new. You have a lot of ideas, today is the day to organize them into categories and make a timeline for when to enact them. Review your exercise and diet regimes to see how you can do better. Sit quietly in the moonlight tonight.
October 2 – Moon in Libra. This month’s new Moon is eclipsed. Feel the emotions from the past block out your light and then see how you can use that stillness to your advantage. Find peace within yourself. Be ready to receive creative inspiration. You can find a way to balance the energy in all your relationships. Meditate on peace to honor Gandhi, today is his birthday.
October 3 – Moon in Libra. Let the energy of the eclipse blow away. Move slowly and gently. Meet with dear friends and let the conversation flow. Do something that makes you feel lovely – a new haircut, a facial, buying a new outfit or piece of jewelry. Buy a present for your partner to show that you care. Bring beauty into someone’s life to cheer them up.
October 4 – Moon in Scorpio. Sit for a few moments and ask yourself what is most important to me right now. That will help you choose your priorities for the month ahead. Examine your finances, assets, and your spending patterns. You want to make sure everything is secure and makes sense. If you are in that age bracket, consider making, or reviewing, your estate planning.
October 5 – Moon in Scorpio. It’s a fertile day so plant more bulbs than you usually do. Put some bulbs in public places to bring beauty and make people happy when they see the flowers. Start some seeds indoors to give you something green in the dark months. Work on the home project that makes you happy to do, leave the boring ones for another weekend.
October 6 – Moon in Scorpio. Follow your gut feelings to do some exploration, both inside your psyche and in the outside world. You want to dig deep into what interests you. Don’t attend social events out of obligation as you have no tolerance for small talk today. Find someone who feels as passionately about a topic as you do and spend time with them.
October 7 – Moon in Sagittarius. It’s a day to expand your horizons. Go as far beyond the ordinary as you can. Make travel plans for a long trip to see a country where you’ve never been to. Visit a different part of town or go to the city to roam an ethnic neighborhood. Try a restaurant that cooks food you’ve never eaten. Whatever you do today, be bold and investigate the unknown.
October 8 – Moon in Sagittarius. Even though you’re restless and want to get up and move, it’s a good day to write out those thoughts that have been percolating in your mind. Write out applications for the kind of study that has travel opportunities. You’ll do well in interviews and meetings where you can present your ideas. Have fun doing your favorite sport.
October 9 – Moon in Capricorn. Jupiter moves into retrograde motion. Jupiter has given you much to think about and shown you exciting ideas. It’s time to collect your thoughts and realize which are the valuable ones. You go to work with a different energy and can concentrate on the tasks in front of you. It’s necessary to repair any problems you have with your siblings.
October 10 – Moon in Capricorn. Although you want to go full steam ahead with work, be cautious. Jupiter changed direction yesterday and Pluto does tomorrow making the energy turbulent with white caps on it. Use common sense and double-check the texts and emails that you send out. If someone seems super critical to you, let it go, like water off a duck’s back.
October 11 – Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius. Pluto is still and turns into direct motion later today. This is the halfway point of the major review of what you’ve done since 2008. What are you attached to that is no longer needed? Let it go and move forward. Stay focused and avoid going out on a limb. Downsize your workload.
October 12 – Moon in Aquarius. It’s a light airy day full of ideas and social events. Get out of the house and be with people. Share ideas and opinions to see what you can learn. Attend a workshop, a lecture, or watch a documentary. Join a group that does good work for the community, like cleaning up the beaches or streets. It’s a day to think.
October 13 – Moon in Aquarius. Mercury has a run-in with Pluto which shakes up your belief system with new revelations. He then enters Scorpio to help you dissect the information. The Sun hangs out with Jupiter to offer you many good things if you can put your ego aside and not take it all so personally. They ask you to let go of grudges and memories of how people have hurt you.
October 14 – Moon in Pisces. Someone will say something that makes you take a cold hard look at your emotional stability. You can see where fear blocks your well-being. Visualize a new container for your feelings. Venus and Uranus offer excitement tonight. Be open to meeting a person who can change your life. Watch the movie Brief Encounter tonight.
October 15 – Moon in Pisces. It’s an artsy, floaty kind of day. Follow your feelings. You’ll find you’ve lost enthusiasm for the plans you made for today so try to change what you can. Do some creative daydreaming. Work on your artistic projects. Visit a museum and get lost in the beauty of the past. Spend time in meditation.
October 16 – Moon in Aries. Now you can begin to do all that you have been thinking about. If ideas have been percolating in your mind, pour them out to use them today. You are in charge of your life and need to find a way to work with your partner that honors this fact. Get out on your own to reconnect with yourself. Take a walk in the moonlight.
October 17 – Moon in Aries/Taurus. This full Moon occurs close to Chiron, which brings healing energy to the day. It inspires you to fight the inner demons that threaten your soul and your psyche. Meditate on reconciling the inner conflict. Venus enters Sagittarius where she loves to travel and explore. She urges you to be more adventurous.
October 18 – Moon in Taurus. Calm down to appreciate the wonders of nature. Blend your mind and your senses to let your aesthetic side take charge. Buy green plants to put in your workplace. Feed the birds and little animals you see around your house and office. Forget your diet for the next few days and eat your comfort foods.
October 19 – Moon in Taurus/Gemini. Venus rules the weekend and she wants you to find pleasure in life. Plant more bulbs. Go to the farmer’s markets and stock up on foods to preserve and freeze to enjoy in the winter. Channel your pioneer ancestors who worked hard to be able to eat and stay warm in the cold months. Make love in the afternoon.
October 20 – Moon in Gemini. Scurry around and get your errands done. You won’t want to stay in one place as the thought of seeing friends is attractive. You have a lot to say and need to be in a place to speak your mind. Surf the newspaper sites to learn both sides of the story and to see what else is going on in the world. Do crossword puzzles and other mind games to keep your mind sharp.
October 21 – Moon in Gemini. Take advantage of this day when the power of thought is strong and your mind is active. Put your ideas into action, take them out of your head, and make them real. You can multitask and juggle a lot of things while you keep moving forward. It’s a good day to write, give a talk, teach, and communicate.
October 22 – Moon in Cancer. The Sun enters Scorpio at 6:15 pm EDT. He has a confrontation with Pluto earlier in the day and you‘ll feel the tension. They make you aware of power issues in relationships and partnerships. Hold on firmly to what you believe and to what you want. Build an emotional life raft to keep you afloat in today’s stormy weather.
October 23 – Moon in Cancer. You can’t think your way out of your emotional turmoil. Feelings take over and you need to sort through them to see which are valid and which are reactive. Stop worrying, it doesn’t do any good. “Worry is a prayer for what you don’t want to happen.” Put your unsettled energy into cooking and feeding others.
October 24 – Moon in Leo. There’s a conflict between the part of you that’s gregarious and wants to shine and the inner part that wants to retire and stay out of the light. Try to do a bit of both. You have a lot to give today so open your heart and let it pour out. You can encourage those who are hiding in the shadows. Smile at everyone you see.
October 25 – Moon in Leo. Treat yourself to entertainment – a play, concert, movie, or whatever is your favorite kind of escape from the real world. Take the kids to something they want to see that’s live, not onscreen. You can tidy up tomorrow so let things slide for a day. Be happy. Be generous with your hugs and kisses.
October 26 – Moon in Virgo. This is the weekend to clean up. Bring in the outdoor furniture, and rake leaves, and check the condition of the winter equipment. Walk through each room of the house with a critical eye to see what you want to change and what needs to be fixed. Take old clothes and books to the thrift store. It will feel good to finally get that all done.
October 27 – Moon in Virgo. There is probably more on the things-to-do list that you can finish up today. Look in the refrigerator, pantry, and medicine chest to get rid of out-of-date items. Weed through a closet or drawer and get rid of more stuff. Make lists of the things you do need after this weekend of cleansing. Reward yourself with a healthy hardy dinner.
October 28 – Moon in Virgo. It will be hard to get out of bed and get going since dreamy energy lingers on. Your right brain says to listen to your feelings and don’t force yourself to make any choices. Do a reality check on how you spend your money and how flexible you are with your budget. It’s may be time to change your priorities.
October 29 – Moon in Libra. Your energy is waning with the Moon. It’s not a good time to make major decisions. Gather information so you can see both sides of the question. A good talk with a friend, counselor, or astrologer will you see your way out of a dilemma. Read any legal documents you need to sign with a sharp eye focusing on the small print at the bottom. Watch out for scams.
October 30 – Moon in Libra. You’ll feel better when you buy yourself a beautiful object, or flowers to brighten your surroundings. Conversations can become tense as you hear someone’s secrets or you hear someone tell yours. If you are upset, do some inner searching to uncover what is really bugging you. Have a date night with your partner or best friend.
October 31 – Moon in Libra/Scorpio. Things won’t go as planned so make peace with change and not having control over the situation. It’s the dark of the Moon – the perfect night for scary Halloween fun. Dress up as your fantasy self and play the role. Let your imagination create an alter ego who can do what you are afraid to do.